NASCAR explains track drying process during rain delays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:44 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
NASCAR discusses the Air Titan 2.0 system used to dry wet racetracks, which is critical for resuming races safely. This system employs high-pressure air to push water off the racing surface, supported by jet dryers and vacuum trucks to remove any remaining moisture. The time it takes to dry a track varies based on several conditions, including rainfall and temperature. While rain delays are common, the Air Titan system has significantly improved response times since its introduction in 2013.
- •Air Titan 2.0 system used to dry wet tracks efficiently.
- •High-pressure air and jet dryers work together for moisture removal.
- •Drying time can take one to two hours or longer depending on conditions.
- •NASCAR cannot race until tracks are completely dry due to safety concerns.
- •Air Titan system has reduced typical rain delay durations since 2013.
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — How Does NASCAR Dry a Wet Track? Inside the Air Titan System
"Rain delays are a familiar part of NASCAR weekends, but getting thousands of gallons of water off a speedway is a remarkably complex process. Here's how NASCAR's Air Titan system works and why drying a racetrack takes time.
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